Submitted by
Lundinc
on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 14:16
General Information
Resolution
46467
Period covered
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
World Wide Fund for Nature - International ( Switzerland )
Conservation International ( United States of America )
Wildlife Conservation Society ( United States of America )
The Pew Charitable Trusts ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
FB17E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
CBD
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Field activities
Fundraising
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
The MPA coverage is improving steadily and IUCN and its members being very actively involved. the activities involves large parts of the IUCN membership both countries and NGOs with many nations establishing networks of MPAs and developing improved management programs. The current MPA coverage is 7.7% of the oceans and the pace of establishing MPAs has increased in the last few years.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
There are many paper parks that are not effectively managed our that permit various activities that make them much less effective at meeting their management objectives. OECMs are also being defined to provide for additional means to ensure long term conservation of marine biodiversity.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
Post 2020 MPA targets are currently being discussed and additional means mobilized to improve management efficacy. Many countries are reviewing their management actions and getting support from NGOs and partners. The Blue Action Fund is starting implementation at this time supported by IUCN and implemented by IUCN members.
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
On-going: implementation consisting of repetitive, recurrent action (attending meetings, reporting, etc.)
Report status
Published